Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Explore culture, challenge perspectives, and develop your intercultural skills!

 

This course introduces students to the key concepts of culture and explains the meanings of intercultural awareness and sensitivity. Through self-paced learning and reflection, students will examine how cultural values and perspectives shape communication and interaction in diverse settings. The course highlights the impact and consequences of stereotyping. It also emphasizes the importance of inclusion and continuous learning in intercultural contexts.

 

This course is a flexible, self-paced learning experience available through the Moodle learning platform. Ulysseus students and staff members can access the course by logging in via this link.

 

This online course is part of the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge.

Registration dates 01 August 2026 31 July 2027
Course dates 01 August 2026 31 July 2027
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Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and explain key concepts related to culture and intercultural awareness, and sensitivity
  • Reflect on their own cultural background as part of their identity
  • Apply intercultural competencies to support personal growth

Assessment

  • Tasks and exams can be repeated; the highest score is recorded in Moodle.

 

 

 

Recognition

  • This course is open to all Ulysseus partner Universities and freely accessible. It is a self-paced standalone virtual course with an estimated workload of 27 hours (1 ECTS), which may be recognized by your home institution depending on their policies. Please consult your academic advisor or mobility coordinator for details.

  • Completing this course contributes toward the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge, supporting recognition for international and cross-cultural learning experiences.

Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge

This online course is part of the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge. By completing this course, along with the two additional courses below and meeting all badge requirements, you will be eligible to earn the badge:

  1. Introduction to Ulysseus: Your Gateway to International Opportunities
  2. From Good Intentions to Smart Decisions – How to Turn Your New Year’s Resolutions into Actions 

 

Please note: To be eligible for the badge, you must enroll through the “Start Your Journey: Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge” Moodle page. This page will guide you through the badge pathway and ensure your progress is tracked correctly.

Find out more about the Virtual International Learner Badge.